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Suzy Glam

Soft, subtle colours enhance the wearer’s eyes, and Susanne Klemm at Suzy Glam proposes this beautiful pearl acetate design with a luminous glow. The intricate bevelled frame front is quietly elegant and refined – a gentle jeweller’s touch in which Klemm excels, with her background as a jewellery designer. All Suzy Glam designs are handcrafted in Italy. www.suzyglam.com JG

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Mondelliani

Italian creators Mondelliani mix transparent crystal acetate with sea blue lenses – very chic for summer holidays and beach escapades. The round shape is accented with a curved nosepiece and distinctive temples. Also available in lovely tones of cocoa, green and violet with contrasting coloured lenses. www.mondelliani.it  JG

Oletta

Lafont Paris

Fresh and refreshing two-tone green highlights smart styling by Lafont Paris. There is a slight vintage air to the pure, uncluttered lines of the frame, created in high quality acetate, with a discreet temple accent. We receive many requests at Eyestylist for suggestions about frames for small faces – Oletta is an excellent choice. www.lafont.com JG

The Stanley

Original Penguin

The handsome retro Stanley frame in the Original Penguin men’s collection is suave and up-to-the-minute in rifle green. The addition of the tiny stripes in the nose rests is a splendid touch to reflect an element of the Original Penguin apparel collection from which the details are inspired. Upbeat, stylish and elegant to wear. Also available in matt black, bold cherry tomato and vintage indigo.  www.kenmarkoptical.com CN

Rita

MYKITA / DAMIR DOMA

Rita, and its sister frame Vivien, are inspired by the works of American artist Sterling Ruby. Awash with colours infused into the transparent base material, this version inspires thoughts of light blue puffs of cloud. It’s all about using the acetate material as a blank canvas, and then creating the work of art. A big super feminine oversized statement, Rita is named after 1930s Hollywood legend, Rita Hayworth. The frame is fitted with tinted lenses from Zeiss.  www.mykita.com CN